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Andrew Davidson and Cally Keenan secure acquittal for conveyancer accused of Stamp Duty fraud
Andrew Davidson leading Cally Keenan secured the acquittal of a conveyancer who, with others, was accused of a series of stamp duty frauds causing a loss to both the mortgage applicant and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The prosecution alleged that the Defendant was one of three individuals
Rachel Brand KC and Naomi Nelson-Cofie prosecute delivery driver for offence of murder
A delivery driver, from West Bromwich, has been jailed for 29 years following a two-week trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court in which Rachel Brand KC and Naomi Nelson-Cofie prosecuted, whilst Gurdeep Garcha KC and Justin Jarmola defended. The Defendant was convicted of murder after seeking the services of the
Graham Russell and Mia McNevin secure conviction in Smethwick shooting case
Three men were convicted on 21st May 2026 of offences including possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possessing Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply, following a 13-day trial before the Crown Court at Wolverhampton. The Prosecution was represented by Graham Russell, leading Mia McNevin.
Stolen goods trial dismissed following application to dismiss by Charlotte Johnson
A stolen goods trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court was stopped on the 22nd May 2026 after Charlotte Johnson served an application to dismiss the charge. The Crown reviewed its evidence and concluded that there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction. The main grounds of the application to
Curtis Myrie’s client cleared of firearms offence
A 21-year-old man has been acquitted of a firearms offence in connection with a fatal machine gun shooting in Winson Green. The defendant was represented by Curtis Myrie – instructed by M & N solicitors. A dispute occurred between two rival groups at an industrial estate in Birmingham. The
Solihull man acquitted of attempted murder and convicted of grievous bodily harm
Nicholas Berry defended and Jamie Scott prosecuted Jordan Herring in a case that drew national attention following two trials concerning the violent assault of his teenage girlfriend. Prosecutors alleged that Herring subjected the complainant to a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour before taking her on the run and
Other News
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly, formerly of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, who has joined us. Giles prosecutes and defends criminal cases in the Crown Court. From the various roles he has performed in his career, Giles has knowledge and experience of the culture and practices of the police and the Crown
Citadel’s Charity Christmas Present
This Christmas season, we are proud to announce our support for Axarquia Animal Rescue, a dedicated animal welfare organisation based in Malaga, Spain. Our contribution will help further their mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need throughout the Axarquia region. Axarquia Animal Rescue works tirelessly to provide care
